Definition of "scoot" in English

noun

1. A sideways shuffling or sliding motion.

2. (slang) A dollar.

verb

1. (intransitive) To walk or travel fast; to go quickly.

2. (intransitive) To run away hastily; scram.

   • You'd better scoot before my mother gets home and sees that broken window!

3. (of an animal) To move with the forelegs while sitting, so that the floor rubs against its rear end.

   • The dog was scooting all over our new carpet.

4. (intransitive, often with over) To move sideways (especially along a seat for multiple people), usually to make room for someone else (to sit, stand, etc.).

   • Do you mind scooting a bit to the left?
   • Would you mind scooting over for me?

5. (transitive) To dispatch someone or something at speed; Synonym of shoo.

verb

1. (intransitive) To ride on a scooter.

noun

1. (slang) A scooter.

verb

1. (Scotland, transitive) To squirt.

noun

1. (Scotland) A sudden flow of water; a squirt.